an´ti|sep´ti|cal|ly

an´ti|sep´ti|cal|ly
an|ti|sep|tic «AN tuh SEHP tihk», adjective, noun.
–adj.
1. preventing infection; unfavorable to the growth and activity of the microorganisms of disease, putrefaction, or fermentation.
2. of or using antisepsis.
3. Figurative. having a sterilized or sterile quality; coldly or severely immaculate: »

an antiseptic nursery, an antiseptic tutor.

–n.
a substance that kills or prevents the growth of germs and thus prevents infection. Iodine, hydrogen peroxide, Mercurochrome, alcohol, and boric acid are widely used antiseptics.
an´ti|sep´ti|cal|ly, adverb.

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